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Alumna's app idea gives voice to those with speech difficulties

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… Alumna's app idea gives voice to those with speech difficulties Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Screen … on the tile, whether it's a horse, an apple or the word "want," for instance. The tiles represent a variety of … of functions she didn't need. "I really wanted him to make me a simplified AAC—augmentative and alternative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1881

Students earn top honors in regional competition

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… earn top honors in regional competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on The winning team members (seated) with their capstone course classmates … as they called them ... laptops had been stolen; they didn't have reliable Internet; and they were experiencing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6887

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers … an alumna and certified flight instructor at WMU, stands near several planes on the College of Aviation campus. … into the program will be put on an expedited trajectory towards a career at United. With the fastest track to a major …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… growth propel student's experience Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since his very first tour of … for him. During that tour, he recognized WMU’s commitment to diversity and sustainability, and that helped clinch his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386

Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since he was five years old, Josh Carpenter's head has been in the … siblings followed their aviation aspirations from their hometown of Commerce, Michigan to Western Michigan University. … brothers followed similar career paths—both eventually landing at United Airlines, where they are first officers. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142

Business students clinch victories at sales competition

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… teams from around the country—consisting of two full-time undergraduate students and one faculty coach—are invited … for helping students prepare for each segment. The team award is presented to the two students from the university … success —Students from WMU consistently finish at or near the top at a number of sales competitions including: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56440

The numbers are in: Marketing analytics course makes measurable difference

Haworth College of Business

… The numbers are in: Marketing analytics course makes measurable difference Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Alumni judges with … fall 2022 food marketing analytics class, she realized it was almost the fifth anniversary of the inaugural marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70833

Autonomous vehicle research rolling onto WMU campus

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… through the Michigan Mobility Challenge announced by former Gov. Rick Snyder last year and administered by the … this important advance in mobility," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "WMU is committed to serving our students … area west of Sangren Hall directly south to the fountain near Sprau Tower. A plan for how riders would request …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55431

Mohamed Sultan’s curiosity fuels discoveries across the globe, inspires student geologists

College of Arts and Sciences

… Mohamed Sultan’s curiosity fuels discoveries across the globe, … passion meets excellence, you find Dr. Mohamed Sultan . An award-winning, internationally-recognized professor in … led Sultan to dedicate his career solely to research for nearly twenty years. Yet, as time passed, he felt a calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73674

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

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… months ago, as signs of the COVID-19 pandemic first began emerging in Michigan, Dr. Michael Famiano knew he had to do … food at multiple sites every day. Eventually, his garage was overflowing with groceries. The operation needed … also expanded services to offer rent assistance, raising nearly $200,000 in donations to cover an estimated 400 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524